Plagued by a domineering mother, newly wed textile mill foreman
develops new type of yarn for the manufacture of lingerie, which is
modelled successfully by his wife.
This film has a much more serious story line than the usual Formby
comedy, and there is no slapstick. It is certainly the star's most rounded,
straight-forward acting role.
Brendan Ryan
This is George's last film for the ATP set-up and in it he does a bit of
serious acting. And, he's not bad at it either. The action takes place
around a textile mill in which our hero develops a revolutionary new cloth.
One of the best (and most underrated songs) is "You Can't Go Wrong In
These" in which George sells his wares at a fashion show.
George has a dragon for a mother-in-law but to make up for this, he also
has a lovely wife in Peggy Bryan.
George also plays a Dallas uke/banjo in this film as opposed to his usual
Abbott, Ludwig or Gibson instruments. George had a contract with the
Dallas company and his head was illustrated on the peg-head of the
complete range of instruments.
Peter Pollard
Leslie Halliwell's Film Guide
An employee teaches an underwear firm to move with the times.
Tolerable star comedy from his late period.
TURNED OUT NICE AGAIN
Ealing/United Artists
Produced by: Michael Balcon
Writers: Austin Melford, John Dighton and Basil Deardon
From the play, "As You Are" by Hugh Mills and Wells Root
Director: Marcel Varnel
Trade Show: May 27 1941; Released on: August 4 1941
Runtime 77 minutes
Cast:
George Formby, Peggy Bryan, Edward Chapman, Elliot Makeham,
Mackenzie Ward, O. B. Clarence, and Wilfred Hyde White and
Michael Rennie in bit parts.
SONGS:
Auntie Maggies Remedy (Formby/Latta)
You Can't Go Wrong In These (MacDougal)
The Emperor Of Lancashire (MacDougal)
You're Everything To Me (MacDougal)